2019 World Rowing Coastal Championships

Hong Kong, China

1st – 3rd November, 2019

Crew Captains Manual

WELCOME TO HONG KONG!

It is our great pleasure to welcome the world of coastal rowing to the Hong Kong Special Administrative

Region of the Peoples Republic of China!

Hong Kong, despite being one of the most densely populated regions on earth, is surrounded by water

and provides some spectacular coastal rowing adventure opportunities. One of these is the iconic

Victoria Harbour, with its amazing surrounding city-scape, and it is here, in the very heart of the city,

that competitors in the 2019 World Rowing Coastal Championships will compete, will forge new

international friendships and will experience the unique attractions which Hong Kong has in abundance.

Welcome to Hong Kong!

Organising Committee of the

2019 World Rowing Coastal Championships

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CONTENT

I. Organization................................................................................................................................................ 1

Hong Kong, China Rowing Association .................................................................................................... 1

Organizing Committee .................................................................................................................................... 1

Race Officials ....................................................................................................................................................... 2

Race Management Responsibilities (Organising Committee): ...................................................... 3

II. General Information of Hong Kong .................................................................................................... 4

Emergency Telephone Numbers ................................................................................................................ 4

Rescue/ Medical and First Aid Services .................................................................................................. 4

Nearest Hospital ................................................................................................................................................ 4

Local Clinics & Dental Clinics ....................................................................................................................... 4

Weather and Tide in November ................................................................................................................. 4

Currency and Money Exchange ................................................................................................................... 5

Octopus Card ...................................................................................................................................................... 5

III. Competition Venue ................................................................................................................................... 6

Location ................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Access to the competition venue ................................................................................................................ 6

3. Internet and WiFi .............................................................................................................................................. 8

4. Food and beverage ........................................................................................................................................... 8

5. Bag Drop and Lost & Found .......................................................................................................................... 8

6. Changing Rooms, Showers and Toilets .................................................................................................... 8

7. FISA Office and OC Office ............................................................................................................................... 8

8. Doping Control ................................................................................................................................................... 8

IV. Competition Information .......................................................................................................................... 9

Competition Dates ............................................................................................................................................ 9

Venue Opening Hours ..................................................................................................................................... 9

Provisional Schedule (Annex 3).................................................................................................................. 9

Events .................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Registration Deadline ................................................................................................................................... 10

Race Course Layout........................................................................................................................................ 10

Race Format ...................................................................................................................................................... 11

Register the Crew’s Outing ......................................................................................................................... 12

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Boat Stickers ..................................................................................................................................................... 12

Uniform ............................................................................................................................................................... 12

Accreditation .................................................................................................................................................... 13

Coxswains Weighing and Boat Weighing.............................................................................................. 13

Crew Changes ................................................................................................................................................... 13

Ergometers ........................................................................................................................................................ 13

Crew Captains’ Meeting ................................................................................................................................ 13

V. Boats and Equipment ........................................................................................................................... 14

Official Boat Supplier..................................................................................................................................... 14

Official Oar Supplier....................................................................................................................................... 14

Mandatory Equipment in the Boat .......................................................................................................... 14

Allocation Process for Boats and Boat Damage ................................................................................. 15

VI. Official Ceremonies .................................................................................................................................. 15

Opening Ceremony ......................................................................................................................................... 15

Victory Ceremonies ........................................................................................................................................ 15

Medal Ceremonies, Closing Ceremony and Celebration Party ..................................................... 15

VI. Media Accreditation .............................................................................................................................. 16

VII. Environment – Go Green ...................................................................................................................... 16

No Single Use Plastic Bottles ...................................................................................................................... 16

Environmental Awareness – Everyone Plays a Part ........................................................................ 16

VIII. Contact ........................................................................................................................................................ 16

IX. Discovering Hong Kong ......................................................................................................................... 17

Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark ...................................................................................................... 17

Arts & Cultural – Exhibition ....................................................................................................................... 17

Hong Kong Top 10 Attractions .................................................................................................................. 17

Annexes ............................................................................................................................................................... 20

Site Map (Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club) ............................................................................................... 20

Walking to the Race Venue ......................................................................................................................... 22

Provisional Competition Schedule........................................................................................................... 27

Crew Captains Meeting ................................................................................................................................. 28

Race Course ....................................................................................................................................................... 31

World Champ Square at Central………………………………………………………………………………...33

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I. Organization

Hong Kong, China Rowing Association

Chairman : Mr. Mike TANNER, MH

Vice Chairman : Mr. CHEUNG Kwok Fai

: Mr. NG Kong Wan

Company Secretary : Mr. Anthony ROGERS, GBS, QC, JP

Executive Director : Ms. Annie LAM

Address : No. 27 Yuen Wo Road, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong

Tel : (852) 2699-7271

Fax : (852) 2601-4477

Email : hkcra@rowing.org.hk

Website : www.rowing.org.hk

Organizing Committee

Chairman : Mr. Mike TANNER, MH

Secretary : Mr. Thuan TRAN

Vice-Chairman : Mr. NG Kong Wan

: Ms. HO Kim Fai, Fay

: Mr. Mark WELLES

Financial Controller

: Mr. Koichi OHIRA

Legal Advisor : Ms. Olivia LEUNG

Safeguarding Advisor

: Ms. LAU Yin Ling

Members : Mr. Allan BELL Mr. Robert STONELEY

: Mr. CHEUNG Wai Lun, Warren Ms. Madison WAI

: Mr. CHOW King Fun, Edward Ms. WONG Yun Yun, Joyce

: Mr. Stephen HAY Mr. YAU Chi Choi, Daniel

: Mr. NG Wing Ning, Victor Ms. YEUNG Yuk Man, Vick

: Ms. Isa SCHEUNPFLUG

Working Group Members

: Mr. LI Tze Wan, Steven

: Mr. LEE Tin Fan, Paul

: Ms Kata CHAN

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Address : No. 27 Yuen Wo Road, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong

Email : info@wrcc2019.com

Website : www.wrcc2019.com

Race Officials

Race Director : Mr. NG Wing Ning, Victor HKG

International Jury (ITOs)

President of Jury : Mr. SENDA Takao JPN

Jury Members SIU Kin Wah HKG

: SMITH Gregory Edward AUS

: NEIRINCKX Chantal BEL

: CASTRO GOMEZ Miguel CUB

: HAAGENSEN Kasper DEN

: GUTIERREZ PRAENA Daniel ESP

: BOREL Régis FRA

: HELM Ben GBR

: PANKATZ Daniel GER

: HAN Kyunghwan KOR

: DAUKANTAS Edmundas LTU

: WIDUN Anna POL

: HERRERO III Ismael PUR : HAMMAMI Aymen TUN

: TIERNEY Drew NZL

Safeguarding Officer : Hannah EVERY-HALL AUS

LAU Yin Ling HKG

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National Technical Officials (NTOs)

NTO Liaison : Candy WONG

NTOs : CHAN Sheung Yu LI Wai Lam

: CHAU Bentley LO Tze Yang

: CHEUNG Kwok Keung NG See Hung

: CHO Ming Kiu TABATA Yoshihiko

: CHUM Pong Ching TANG Tik

: HON Siu Na WIESNER Jens

: KUMAMOTO Koji WONG Hang Tim

: KWAN Ka Chung WONG Kar Man

: LAM Ho Kwan WRAY Elizabeth

: LAU Sui Tung YAMAZAKI Kanako Cathy

: LEUNG Lai King YU Tak Fai

: LEUNG Ying Kit CHAN Sheung Yu

Race Management Responsibilities (Organising Committee):

Race Director : NG Wing Ning, Victor

Race Operations : Toby CHENG

Rental Boat Pool : NG See Hung

Chief Press Officer : Madison WAI

Volunteers : Daniel YAU

Safety Advisors : Gary MEACHAM

: WONG Man Wai, Benjamin

Team Hospitality : YEUNG Yuk Man, Vick

Executive Director : Annie LAM

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II. General Information of Hong Kong

Emergency Telephone Numbers

Emergency (police, fire, ambulance): 999

Rescue/ Medical and First Aid Services

Rescue services : Hong Kong Life Saving Society

Medical services : Auxiliary Medical Services

Nearest Hospital

Ruttonjee Hospital (24-Hour Accident and Emergency Service)

Tel: (852) 2291 2222

Address: 266 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Website: http://www.ha.org.hk/rtskh

Local Clinics & Dental Clinics

Local Clinics

St. Paul’s Hospital (24-hour general outpatient services) - Tel: (852) 2830 8774

Quality HealthCare Medical Centre - Tel: (852) 2890 3118

TY Medical Practice - Tel: (852) 2836 6288

Dental Clinics

Quality HealthCare Dental Centre - Tel: (852) 2891 3113

DSC Dental Surgeons - Tel: (852) 2838 7117

Weather and Tide in November

Sunrise / Sunset : 6:30am / 5:45pm

Average daily air temperature : 22.9°C

Average daily max & min air temperature : Maximum: 24.8°C / Minimum: 21.4°C

Average relative humidity : 78%

Average monthly rainfall : 73.4 mm

Average wind speed of the prevailing wind : 7.5m/s

Direction of prevailing wind : North

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Tidal current pattern Victoria Harbour : south-east to north-west on the rise

: north-west to south-east on the ebb of tide.

Hong Kong Tidal Stream Prediction System

https://current.hydro.gov.hk/en/map.html

Real Time Tide Victoria Harbour https://tide1.hydro.gov.hk/hotide/en/main.php?loc=qub

Sunrise and Sunset 0627; 1745

Currency and Money Exchange

The currency in Hong Kong is Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) which is pegged to the US dollar at

a rate of about 7.80 HKD to 1 USD. Money changers and automated teller machines can

be found in Hong Kong International Airport and in many locations in the City.

Octopus Card

The Octopus card is a stored value card that can be used on most public transport in Hong

Kong (including Airport Express, MTR, ferries, buses and trams).

Payment for food and beverage within the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club by visiting teams

should also be made with Octopus card and showing your accreditation card (no cash is

accepted in RHKYC).

“Sold Tourist Octopus” is designed for visitors to Hong Kong. It costs HK$39 (~US$5)

without initial stored value (to be added and topped up by user) and no deposit is required.

Remaining value can be refunded but the Octopus card will be deactivated. They are

available at the airport: MTR Airport Express Counter, 7-Eleven or China Travel Service

(Counter A4, Arrival Hall, Terminal 1), or at any 7-Eleven or Circle K Stores in Hong Kong.

The alternative is local Octopus Card which requires HK$50 deposit but deposit is fully

refundable. Before departing Hong Kong, visit any MTR Customer Service Centre (there is

a Centre at the Arrivals Level of Hong Kong International Airport) to request a refund of

the remaining value on your Octopus card. A refund handling fee of HK$9 will be levied if

it is returned within 90 days after the date of issue.

Refer to online information about Octopus Cards –

https://www.nextstophongkong.com/hong-kong-octopus-card-smartcard

NOTE: It is not possible to top up your Octopus Card at RHKYC, so please top up whenever

necessary before arriving at the venue.

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III. Competition Venue

Location

The competition venue will be Victoria Harbour with the Race Village at the Royal Hong

Kong Yacht Club in Causeway Bay (Annex 1). This was also the venue of the 2018 Asia

Rowing Coastal Championships.

Address: Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC), Kellett Island, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.

Access to the competition venue

Public transport can be taken to bring you within walking distance of the competition

venue. In addition, taxis are convenient and relatively inexpensive.

Walking

The venue is located at the harbourfront in Causeway Bay. It is within easy walking

distance from Causeway Bay, Wan Chai and Fortress Hill. (Annex 2)

MTR

The closest MTR (metro) station to the venue is Causeway Bay. MTR lines cover most parts

of Hong Kong. It is easy and convenient to explore the city with the MTR. You can plan your trip easily by using the Train Trip Planner.

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Source: Google map

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Taxis

Taxi Fare in Hong Kong is based on the distance travelled together with any waiting time

incurred while the taxi is hired. All taxis are metered and only the meter fare should paid.

Taxis are relatively cheap and although normally plentiful, it can sometimes be difficult to

get a taxi during rainy days. Visitors should note that ride hiring services such as Uber, Didi

Chuxing and Grab are not legally recognised in Hong Kong. Visitors are recommended to

only use official taxis.

Public Buses

Hong Kong bus services provide a convenient and inexpensive transport option. Plan

your route by using Route Search.

NOTE: Prepaid Octopus Cards are accepted on all modes of public transport except taxis.

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3. Internet and WiFi

Free Wi-Fi is available at the RHKYC venue (Wi-Fi network: RHKYC member). In addition

free public Wi-Fi is available in many major shopping centres and other public facilities

throughout Hong Kong.

4. Food and beverage

No outside food and beverage is allowed in the RHKYC venue. Food and beverage, including

breakfast, are available for purchase. Please see information at the Race Information Desk

for RHKYC restaurant hours or check it out on RHKYC official website. Payment should be

made by Octopus card (please refer to section on Octopus Card) which will be accepted in

RHKYC upon showing your 2019 WRCC accreditation card. Cash is NOT accepted. There

are many restaurants in nearby areas which accept cash and credit cards.

5. Bag Drop and Lost & Found

Bag Drop and Lost & Found counter is open during official venue hours and will be located

in the area by the side of swimming pool. Teams are encouraged to leave all bags at the Bag

Drop each day and not to leave belongings unattended. All bags must be collected each day

before venue closing. The Organizing Committee will not take responsibility for any bags

left overnight.

6. Changing Rooms, Showers and Toilets

These are located in the main RHKYC building. All WRCC participants are reminded to keep

these areas clean and tidy and to respect the use by Club members. Lockers are restricted

for Club members only. WRCC participants should use the Bag Drop for safe keeping of

belongings.

7. FISA Office and OC Office

The FISA and OC offices are located in the Regatta Rooms.

8. Doping Control

The Doping Control Centre is located in the Squash Court area at the Annex Building

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IV. Competition Information

Competition Dates

1st – 3rd November, 2019 (Competition Days)

4th November, 2019 (Reserve Day)

Venue Opening Hours

29th Oct: 2:00pm – 5:30pm

30th Oct: 8:00am - 6:00pm

31st Oct: 8:00am – 6:00pm

1st Nov: 7:00am – 6:00pm

2nd Nov: 7:00am – 6:00pm

3rd Nov: 7:00am – 6:30pm

Provisional Schedule (Annex 3)

Date 29/10 (Tue)

30/10 (Wed)

31/10 (Thu)

1/11 (Fri)

2/11 (Sat)

3/11 (Sun)

4/11 (Mon)

Venue Open ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Arrival & Check-in ✓ ✓

Crew Registration ✓ ✓ ✓

Boat Rental and Training Schedule

Allocation ✓ ✓ ✓

Course Open for Training*

✓ ✓ ✓

International Jury Meeting

✓

Crew Captains’ Meeting

✓

Opening Ceremony ✓

Heats ✓ ✓

Finals ✓

Victory Ceremonies, Medal Ceremonies &

Closing Ceremony ✓

Celebration Party ✓

Reserve Day ✓

* Training outings will be by booking scheduled times for each crew

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Events

Men (3) : CM1X, CM2X, CM4X+

Women (3) : CW1X, CW2X, CW4X+

Mixed (1) : CMix2x

Registration Deadline

Crews are required to confirm their entries at Registration Desk at the venue by 5:00 p.m.

Thursday 31st October 2019. Any crew who has not confirmed their entry by that time may

be assumed to be not competing and may be removed from the Draw.

Note 1: The FISA Commitment Form must be completed by all athletes, coxswains and team

officials. Please submit it to the FISA representative at the Regatta Registration desk in Hong

Kong.

Note 2: If any crew withdraws later than 3 hours before the draw until the end of the regatta

(except for medical reasons), it will be subject to penalty in accordance with FISA rules.

Note 3: TRAINING SESSIONS

Please note that each crew is permitted to have 2 hours of training only at those times

designated for different boat types on the Provisional Programme. Normally these two hours

would be one hour each on any two training days.

Training sessions are available on 30 OCT, 31 OCT and morning of 1 NOV (see Provisional

Programme).

Booking of training times and pool boats should be made immediately following your

accreditation and registration when you first arrive at the venue. Training time slots will be

allocated on a first come first served basis.

Competitors using non-pool boats may only train during the periods designated for that boat

type.

Race Course Layout

Please refer to Annex 5.

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Race Format

7.1 The race course will be in the harbour waters around turning points, with on-water start and

finish. The course length will be 4 km for heats and B Finals and 6 km for A finals. A plan of

the race course is shown at Annex 5. The 4 km course will be one round of all Turning Points.

For the 6km course crews arriving at Turning Point 6 will be required to make a second

round of Turning Points 1,2, 3, 4 and 5 before heading to the Finish Line (see course plan but

subject to final confirmation).

7.2 Racing will be run in accordance with the FISA Rules of Racing and Appendix 22 – Coastal

Rowing Competition Regulations. See www.worldrowing.com

7.3 The start and finish will both be on water.

7.4 The progression system will be published separately by FISA. Copies will be available online

or at the Race Information Desk.

7.5 Special Race Course Alert:

(i) SPECIAL COURSE RULE FOR AVOIDANCE OF STAR FERRY BOATS DURING RACE. All

crews must note and strictly follow this special course Rule.

Hong Kong Star Ferry Route – this scheduled ferry route crosses the racing course at

Wan Chai, close to the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (Turning Buoy 6).

The approximate ferry route is shown on the course map. ALL CREWS are prohibited

from passing in front of the Star Ferry when it is crossing the course at this point. All

crews must only pass BEHIND the ferry.

A marshal boat will be present during all races to control this crossing point and will

be in direct contact with Star Ferry to ensure minimal disruption to races. However,

it is the crews’ responsibility and crews not following this rule or crews which create

danger for themselves or others may be immediately disqualified from the event.

Marshal boats might also stop the racing boat at that point to avoid any danger.

Crews MUST follow the instruction of Marshals at all times.

(ii) Other Motorised Vessels: All crews should note that Hong Kong Harbour is a working

harbour with a number of motorized vessels using the water space. Crews must at all times

be aware of other vessels and must not put themselves or others in dangerous positions

with regard to other vessels at any time.

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Register the Crew’s Outing

For every training and racing outing, the Crew Captain shall be responsible to register the outing

with the Control Commission. After the outing, the Crew Captain should inform the Control

Commission of the return of the crew and complete the register to indicate the crew’s return.

Boat Stickers

All boats are required to display stickers on both sides of the bow as follows:-

i) OC stickers will be permanently displayed on each boat showing the Boat Number;

ii) Country/region stickers and numbers must be applied by each crew to their boat before going

on the water to race. These stickers will show the 3-letter code for the country/region plus a

number to indicate which crew, if more than one crew from that country/region is in that

event, e.g. HKG 01; HKG 02. Crews are responsible to collect the stickers next to the

Registration Counter (located in Main Lawn) and attach these stickers in the correct position

before their race. If you are not sure, please ask the International Jury.

Uniform

The 2019 FISA Coastal Rowing Competition Regulations (para. 18.1.2) require each crew

member to display on their racing shirt or equivalent the three-letter country code and their

family name (in Romanised text) in the following manner and format:

Racing Shirt Font Height Width Case example

FRONT:

Family name (short) Arial 50mm 120-150mm Uppercase BATTEN

FRONT:

Family name (long) Arial 50mm 150mm Lowercase Batten-Ball

FRONT:

Country code Arial 50mm 60-100mm Lowercase GBR

BACK:

Country code Arial 100mm 150mm Lowercase GBR

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Accreditation

i) Crew members and team officials will collect their accreditation card during registration.

ii) Team leaders or Crew Captains will be required to bring photo identification (passport or

international identification card) of all crew members to collect the accreditation cards for

their crews. All competitors are required to carry their accreditation cards with them

throughout the Championships.

Coxswains Weighing and Boat Weighing

Weighing of coxswains will take place in the Control Commission area not more than 2 hours or

less than 1 hour before their race.

Boat weighing scales are located in the Control Commission area. Crews are responsible to

ensure their boat meets the minimum weight required under FISA Rules. Crews found to have

raced with an underweight boat will be relegated to last place in that race.

Crew Changes

FISA Rules will apply to crew changes. Any crew changes after the Crew Captains Meeting must

be done by completing an official Crew Change Form at the FISA Regatta Office.

Ergometers

A number of ergometers are provided for team use at the elevated Sundeck Area adjacent to the

swimming pool.

Crew Captains’ Meeting

One member of each crew must attend. Important information on the racing course, local

navigation rules and special rules for the competition will be explained in this meeting.

Information will be provided in English.

The Meeting will be held on 1 November 2019 (Friday) at 9:00am at the Arena, 2/F, Harbour

Road Sports Centre (Address: 27 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong). It’s a walkable

distance in approximately 12 minutes from the Race Venue at Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. If

you go by MTR to Wan Chai or Causeway Bay Station, it takes approximately 11 and 15 minutes

respectively to walk from there to the Sports Centre. There are several restaurants nearby and

you can enjoy breakfast before attending the meeting (Annex 4).

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V. Boats and Equipment

Official Boat Supplier

The Official Boat Supplier to the Championships is SWIFT RACING. The rental charge for boats

is USD$125 per rower for full regatta if paid by 30 September 2019 (includes one training session

per day on training days). Payments after 30 September will be USD$150 per rower. All

payments should be made to the Organising Committee (OC).

(NOTE: Swift Racing Boats used at the WRCC are available for sale with a discount, on a first come, first served basis. For details, please contact Swift at the venue or at: elaine.chen@swiftinternational.biz)

1.1 The OC will provide pool boats & oars for shared use on a rental basis. All boats and other

equipment shall comply with FISA Rules of Racing, including specified safety equipment. All

pool boats & oars will be shared between teams, and the OC cannot guarantee crews will

have the same equipment each day.

1.2 Teams will not be allowed to share boats and oars between their own crews racing in

different events as boats and oars will be shared and allocated by the OC.

Official Oar Supplier

The Official Oar Supplier to the Championships is CROKER OARS (S40 Arrow, 285-291cm,

Yellow grip). The rental charge for oars is USD$10 per day per pair for both training and

competition days. All payments should be made to the OC.

(NOTE: Croker Oars used at the WRCC are available for sale with a discount, on a first come, first served basis. For details, please contact Croker Oars at the venue)

Mandatory Equipment in the Boat

Under FISA Rules, boats must have a towline for the sake of rescue and it is compulsory to carry

in the boat a life jacket for all crew members. The OC will provide sufficient life jackets for all

pool boats. Life jackets should not be removed from boats by crews. Teams may bring their own

life jacket and if they are bringing their own boats should also supply their own life jackets.

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Allocation Process for Boats and Boat Damage

Upon arrival at venue each day, each crew should collect a wrist band from the Crew Registration

Counter after showing their accreditation card. A different colour wrist band will be issued for

each day. The wrist band will be the crew’s authorization to collect their boat for training or

racing.

Please check in at the Boat Pool Tent for your training time and the assigned boat. Crews should

inspect, check and report damage (if any) of the allocated boat before moving the boat. Any

equipment failure caused by technical or other errors by the crew is the responsibility of the

crew. Decisions on such cases shall be taken by the Jury in accordance with the Rules of Racing.

Crews are responsible for the repair costs of any damage caused during their use of equipment.

Crews are allowed to change the setting or rig the boat before the race but are required to restore

the original setting after use. All pool boats, oars and life jackets must be returned to the assigned

place by the crew after every use.

Volunteers will be available to assist with moving boats but it is each crew’s responsibility to

collect and replace their boat before and after use.

VI. Official Ceremonies

Opening Ceremony

6:30pm, 30th October 2019 (Wednesday) at the Hong Kong Observation Wheel, Central. Full

information is available from the Race Information Centre at RHKYC. All Teams are encouraged

to attend the Opening Ceremony.

Victory Ceremonies

Victory Ceremonies will be held on 3rd November 2019 at the Hong Kong Observation Wheel,

Central. Full details will be provided at the Crew Captains meeting and will be available from

the Race Information Centre.

Medal Ceremonies, Closing Ceremony and Celebration Party

The above event will be held at the Hong Kong Observation Wheel, Central, at 7:45 p.m. on 3rd

November. Full details will be provided at the Crew Captains meeting and will be available from

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the Race Information Centre. Tickets for the Closing Ceremony and Celebration Party will be

available for sale in Race Information Desk at a cost of HK$350 per person until 12:00nn on

Thursday on 31st October 2019. After the early bird period, a cost of HK$450 per person will

be charge but the sale of ticket will be closed by 12:00nn on 1 November 2019.

VI. Media Accreditation

All overseas media are required to be accredited through the World Rowing (FISA) website. For

general information, please visit World Rowing’s Media Centre. Application for accreditation

specific to WRCC 2019 is now open.

http://www.worldrowing.com/mediacenter

VII. Environment – Go Green

No Single Use Plastic Bottles

Teams should note that NO single-use plastic bottles are permitted in the Royal Hong Kong Yacht

Club venue. Water dispensers for refillable water bottles are available onsite. We encourage

competitors to bring their own refillable bottles. Help to cut down on the amount of waste.

Environmental Awareness – Everyone Plays a Part

• Leave the venue clean and free of waste at the end of each day.

• Minimize use of paper (as well as printing ink); go digital wherever practical.

• Respect the natural environment and marine life. Do not throw any waste into the sea.

• Reduce your carbon footprint. The venue is within easy walking distance from Wan

Chai/Causeway Bay/ Fortress Hill.

VIII. Contact

For all enquiries, please contact the OC at the following address:

Person: Mr. Toby CHENG

Email: info@wrcc2019.com

Website: www.wrcc2019.com

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IX. Discovering Hong Kong

Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark

Hong Kong is more than just an urban jungle; there are rustic

villages, cultural and historical landmarks and serene islands

with beautiful beaches. You can join a guide hiking tour to Hong

Kong UNESCO Global Geopark, or a boat tour to Sai Kung Islands

to learn about the unique hexagonal volcanic rock columns and

coastal erosion landforms.

Read the e-guidebook (or visit www.geopark.gov.hk/en_s5d.htm)

to learn more about the eco-tour ideas.

Arts & Cultural – Exhibition

Bruce Lee: Kung Fu. Art. Life

The special exhibition has more than 600 invaluable items of Bruce Lee memorabilia provided by local and

overseas collectors and organizations. Visitors will be able to gain a greater insight into his achievements

and contributions as well as his significance in popular culture.

Website: https://www.heritagemuseum.gov.hk/en_US/web/hm/exhibitions/data/exid209.html

Time: 10am - 6pm (Extended to 7pm on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays; closed on Tuesdays except

public)

Venue: Thematic Gallery 6, 2/F, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin, New

Territories

Hong Kong Top 10 Attractions

The Peak Out-of-this-world view of skyscrapers, the glittering harbour and the green hills of the distant New Territories. (The Peak area includes Victoria Peak, Peak Tram, Peak Tower and Madame Tussauds Hong Kong.)

Source: http://www.geopark.gov.hk

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Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade Take a walk on the bright side! Stroll along the waterfront with your eyes locked on one of the world’s most spectacular city skylines. (The Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade area includes the Clock Tower at Tsim Sha Tsui, Garden of Stars/Starry Gallery, Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Promenade and Hong Kong Cultural Centre.)

Hong Kong Disneyland Enjoy a complete Disney experience at Hong Kong Disneyland and its hotels, with all your favourite rides and characters!

Ladies' Market About a kilometre of street-market bustle and clothing, accessories and souvenir bargains

Ocean Park Hong Kong Thrill rides, giant pandas and a world-class aquarium keep Ocean Park Hong Kong on travellers’ list of favourites.

Temple Street Night Market Souvenirs, snacks, opera singers and fortune tellers – ordered chaos in action.

Lan Kwai Fong/SoHo Wine and dine your way through two of the most happening bar and restaurant areas in downtown Hong Kong.

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Golden Bauhinia Square (and Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre) The backdrop for the daily flag-raising ceremony, near a world-renowned convention centre (The Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre area includes Golden Bauhinia Square and Ani-Com Park@Harbour "Fun".)

Lantau Island — Ngong Ping Enjoy a scenic ride on the cable car for a visit to the Big Buddha, a serene monastery, and Buddhist-themed architecture. (Lantau Island — Ngong Ping includes Wisdom Path, Ngong Ping 360, The Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery.)

Stanley Shop at a popular market in a laid-back seaside village.

Source: The Hong Kong Tourism Board. 2018.

To discover more information of the culture & heritage, events & festivals, arts &

performance, local tours and outdoor activities in Hong Kong, please visit the

website of Hong Kong Tourism Board (http://www.discoverhongkong.com)

Attachments

Annex 1 : Site Map

Annex 2 Walking to the Race Venue

Annex 3 : Provisional Competition Schedule

Annex 4 : Crew Captains Meeting

Annex 5 : Race Course

Annex 6 : World Champ Square at Central

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Annexes

Site Map (Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club)

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Walking to the Race Venue

The venue is in a walkable distance from the Wan Chai Ferry Pier or MTR stations including Causeway Bay, Wan Chai and Tin Hau.

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Walking to the venue from Causeway Bay MTR Station

Route 1 (approximately 12 minutes)

(1) Take exit D1 in Causeway Bay MTR station. Turn right and cross the road 銅鑼灣地鐡站D1出口，轉右，橫

過馬路

(2) Turn left and walk through the shopping arcade. 直行至東角道轉

左，往世貿中心走

(3) Walk down the narrow road next to World Trade Centre. 再行到世貿中心旁邊的後巷

(4) At the end of that road go down the steps into the World Trade Centre car park. 走到最尾，會見到一門口，入內到

世貿中心停車場

(5) Walk down to level B1. 去B1層

(6) Walk straight ahead when you come out of the door. 直行到最尾

(牆上亦有指示往遊艇會)

(7) At the end, turn right to enter the tunnel. 右轉，轉往隧道

(8) Walk through the tunnel. 穿過

隧道

(9) Up the steps at the other end.上

樓梯

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(10) If you prefer to walk, turn right and walk out through the gates onto Gloucester Road. 不坐舢舨亦可走路，出隧道後轉

右，沿告士打道直行

(11) Turn right again and walk westwards, with the typhoon shelter on your right. 一直行，行車線在左手邊

(12) Past the Noonday Gun 經過怡

和午炮

(13) Turn right. Following the signs. 轉右，跟指示往遊艇會

(14) Keep walking along the sea. 沿

著海邊行

(15) Turn left. 轉左

(16) Walk along Hung Hing Road 沿鴻興道直行

(17) Until you reach the entrance to the Club at your right side 直至

到達在你右邊的遊艇會入口

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Route 2 (approximately 14 minutes)

(1) Take exit C in Causeway Bay

MTR station 港鐵銅鑼灣站C出口

(2) Turn left. 轉左

(3) Cross Lockhart Road at the

first crossing.過駱克道

(4) Cross Jaffe Road. 再過謝斐道

(5) Walk straight on to

Gloucester Road and turn right.

直行至告士打道轉右

(6) Enter Sino Plaza.進入信和集

團大廈

(7) Go up three escalators.乘搭

三條扶手電梯上三樓

(8) And out the glass doors onto

the elevated walkway.離開玻璃

門出口，至天橋

(9) At the end of the walkway 走

至天橋盡頭

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(10) Go down the steps on the

left.沿左邊樓梯往下走

(11) Follow the path.沿著隧道走

(12) Keep walking straight.一直

行

(13) Walk up the steps and

down the steps at the other

side. 上樓梯下天橋

(14) At the bottom of the

steps turn left to enter the

footpath tunnel.轉左入隧道

(15) When you reach the end

and come out of the footpath

tunnel, the Boatyard is

opposite you. Then turn left.

一出隧道，遊艇會船塢就在

對面，然後轉左

(16) Turn left again and walk

along Hung Hing Road.再轉

左，沿鴻興道走

(17) Until you reach the

entrance to the Club. 直至遊

艇會入口

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Provisional Competition Schedule

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Crew Captains Meeting

Date and Time: 9:00am, 1 November 2019 (Friday)

Address: Arena, 2/F, Harbour Road Sports Centre, 27 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

(1) Walking from the venue, Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (approx.12 minutes)

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(2) Walking from the Wan Chai / Causeway Bay MTR station (approx.11-15 minutes)

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Restaurants near to Harbour Road Sports Centre

Enjoy a nice breakfast before attending the Crew Captains Meeting!

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Race Course

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6. World Champ Square, Central

To celebrate the hosting of the World Rowing Coastal Championships in Hong Kong and to embrace

the excitement of this event in Victoria Habour, “World Champ Square” is set up at the Central

harbourfront with a range of displays and activities for you and your team to take part free of charge. Let's feel the Row n' Rock fever this Autumn! Activities include: -

• Maritime Exhibitions and Photo Opps

You can visit the different education exhibition panels and giant photo-taking areas to

experience the fun and expand your knowledge of coast rowing!

First phase: October 5 - October 31

3 giant photo taking zones and coastal rowing exhibition panels

Second phase: November 2 - November 3

3 giant photo taking zones, coastal rowing exhibition panels, 'Save the Ocean' game booth, kids'

rowing experience, public trial on indoor rowing machines and 'Let's Row n Rock' Busking

Performance.

• 'Let's Row n Rock' Busking Performance

We are connecting music and coastal rowing by inviting local musicians and performers to

support and cheer for the athletes.

Session 1: November 2 (4:30pm - 6:30pm)

Session 2: November 3 (8:30pm - 9:30pm)

• “Sea for Future Exhibition”

WWF - Hong Kong launches the exhibition to promote reviving the seas by reducing use of

plastics to save Hong Kong’s marine biodiversity.

Exhibition location:

Hong Kong Maritime Museum (Central Pier No.8)

Exhibition period:

From 5 October until 3 November 2019

Opening hours:

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09:30 - 17:30 (Monday to Friday)

10:00 - 19:00 (Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays)

The augmented reality (AR) experience on Hong Kong’s valuable marine species and the virtual

reality (VR) experience on Hong Kong’s marine world can be experienced but only available on

Saturday and Sunday.

• Free Admission to Hong Kong Maritime Museum

All rowers and their supporters are welcome to come and visit the maritime history of Hong

Kong on 2 and 3 November 2019. Please show your Accreditation Card for entry.

• World Champ Pier Spectator Zone

Your friends and supporters can view the racing from World Champ Pier at Central Piers 9 and

10, just in front of the Hong Kong Observation Wheel, where the excitement of the mid-race

turning points can be viewed close at hand.

Join us at World Champ Square!

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Floor Plan of the World Champ Square

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